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by Derian le Breton
Wed Jul 30, 2008 8:30 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Coal Forge - Hairdryer forced air question. I need help.
Replies: 11
Views: 227

Also: cool air is denser than hot air. You'll get more air per unit time without the element, resulting in a quicker burning, hotter forge. :)

-Donasian.
by Derian le Breton
Wed Jul 30, 2008 8:27 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: 14th century clothing - gold/silver/pearls/bezant help.
Replies: 6
Views: 241

Here's a decent source for bezant images:

http://medievalbeads.com/content/view/24/61/

Note that some of the bits there are actually bracteats, which were very thin, one-sided silver coins. Bezants are typically gold (hence the name.)

-Donasian.
by Derian le Breton
Wed Jul 30, 2008 8:22 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Getting info from a museum
Replies: 14
Views: 371

Rizzo, I can't thank you enough. Your help has been invaluable. :)

I'll give them a call in a couple of weeks, and will repost the results to this thread.

-Donasian.
by Derian le Breton
Mon Jul 28, 2008 2:34 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Getting info from a museum
Replies: 14
Views: 371

One of these is listed as not of silver(?) Does it say which type of coin it is? There are several possibilities. I'd suspect one of the following: Gold Arabic Gold Byzantine Electrum Byzantine The Byzantines also made copper pieces during this time, but they were quite thick and distinctive - none...
by Derian le Breton
Mon Jul 28, 2008 1:28 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: help with sca device
Replies: 42
Views: 844

Kynwric wrote:Yes, official Baronial Awards do have their award 'heraldry' registered.


They SHOULD, but not all do.

-Donasian.
by Derian le Breton
Sun Jul 27, 2008 11:39 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Late 13th/Early 14th century Ireland
Replies: 10
Views: 180

See I knew this would happen if I tried to make new armor. I'd get all researchy. The first hit's free, then we jack up the price! Seriously though, you're going about this the right way! I wish I knew more about that time and place, but unfortunately it's not one of my areas of focus. -Donasian.
by Derian le Breton
Sun Jul 27, 2008 5:35 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Getting info from a museum
Replies: 14
Views: 371

Entirely possible!

Regardless, the longer fragments will still make a great project. :)

-Donasian.
by Derian le Breton
Sun Jul 27, 2008 5:13 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Getting info from a museum
Replies: 14
Views: 371

Ah, that's fantastic Rizzo, thanks very much! Image number 3 under "presentationsbild" appears to be the exact object from the book I referenced above (it's even the same photograph.) The caption there claims there are 32 coins in that piece, but that doesn't appear to fit with the rest of...
by Derian le Breton
Sun Jul 27, 2008 3:30 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Wow....WTF.....
Replies: 605
Views: 13981

If you ARMA folks were more like Shane Smith, perhaps you wouldn't have the international reputation of being flaming assholes.

-Donasian.
by Derian le Breton
Sun Jul 27, 2008 1:26 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Video from Pennsic 18 & 19
Replies: 34
Views: 733

Viewing these videos in high quality mode gets rid of some of the graininess, but not all:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJQURz0gLmM&fmt=18
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkJq6LRkvQw&fmt=18

Slower to download, but they look better. :)

Thanks for posting these!

-Donasian.
by Derian le Breton
Sun Jul 27, 2008 12:01 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Ansteorra's New Prince
Replies: 20
Views: 598

What's this "Ducal perogative?" I believe it is a practice wherein Dukes can withdraw from a crown tourney at any time they wish. That meaning, they can weed out the people they don't want to win, and can withdraw without having the responsibility of winning/ruling. Iiiiinteresting. Neith...
by Derian le Breton
Sat Jul 26, 2008 10:08 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Ansteorra's New Prince
Replies: 20
Views: 598

Congratulations!

What's this "Ducal perogative?"

-Donasian.
by Derian le Breton
Sat Jul 26, 2008 9:31 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Would this pouch be acceptable for LH?
Replies: 54
Views: 1107

I love my pouch, but I do think the thinner leather captures the look of the original better (especially how it folds.)

Nice work!

-Donasian.
by Derian le Breton
Sat Jul 26, 2008 12:54 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Am I too wound up about this?
Replies: 46
Views: 1960

You can show patterns to the world but that doesn't mean they'll bother following it and get it right. A pattern is simply a starting place. To create a properly finished object from one requires not only materials, but also experience and skill. In my experience, it is very rare that a pattern can...
by Derian le Breton
Sat Jul 26, 2008 12:32 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Getting info from a museum
Replies: 14
Views: 371

Getting info from a museum

Hello all, I've been doing some research on a particular object - a Viking necklace made up of a wide variety of silver coins: <IMG SRC="http://www.the-immortals.com/brian/necklace.jpg"> The caption reads: "Part of a necklace made up of 32 silver Arabic, Byzantine, and English coins. All but on...
by Derian le Breton
Fri Jul 25, 2008 4:14 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: FS:proto goatskin pouch SOLD
Replies: 8
Views: 266

I have a similar pouch (made off of the same original) by cat out of slightly thicker elk hide, and it is AWESOME. :)

-Donasian.
by Derian le Breton
Thu Jul 24, 2008 1:54 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Sugarloaf or bascinet?
Replies: 10
Views: 450

PhoenixFirewall wrote:So what is the most common type of helmet found in Western Europe around this time? Particularly in Ireland.


You should probably make a new thread for this question.

However, generally Ireland was rather behind the times in armour technology.

-Donasian.
by Derian le Breton
Mon Jul 21, 2008 3:21 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Washing Period Clothes
Replies: 32
Views: 615

I definitely wash my linen undergarments more often than my outer layers. My hood has only been washed once or twice.

-Donasian.
by Derian le Breton
Mon Jul 21, 2008 12:46 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Washing Period Clothes
Replies: 32
Views: 615

We wash everything in the washer on cold, and then air-dry it.

-Donasian.
by Derian le Breton
Sun Jul 20, 2008 11:42 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Medieval education?
Replies: 8
Views: 249

Universities were just starting to pop up in the early 13th century. The University of Palencia was the first in Spain (it's in Castile,) and it was founded in 1212. However, it died out in 1264, after a decline of several decades. The University of Salamanca (located west of Madrid, in Leon) was fo...
by Derian le Breton
Wed Jul 16, 2008 9:19 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: SCA Heraldry & Laurel Wreaths
Replies: 25
Views: 547

I should say that I am NOT a herald. My fiancee is one, though. :D

-Donasian.
by Derian le Breton
Tue Jul 15, 2008 9:40 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Suggestions for cheap forge
Replies: 23
Views: 448

Jeweler supply stores carry fire bricks too, but you'll pay a bit more (~$3 a brick or so.)

-Donasian.
by Derian le Breton
Tue Jul 15, 2008 5:11 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: SCA Heraldry & Laurel Wreaths
Replies: 25
Views: 547

And FWIW, I registered my arms a few years ago, and got exactly what I want with a minimum of fuss. Several friends of mine have had similar experiences recently, though I admit we have some great local heralds who help people out.

-Donasian.
by Derian le Breton
Tue Jul 15, 2008 1:57 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: SCA Heraldry & Laurel Wreaths
Replies: 25
Views: 547

Effingham wrote:
Donasian wrote: I don't really care if there are other "Derian le Breton"s out there.


Personally, I think the one is enough.


Well my blanket permission to conflict letter went through years ago, so it's too late to convince me otherwise. Let the cloning begin! ;)

-Donasian.
by Derian le Breton
Tue Jul 15, 2008 1:55 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: A cool gambeson?
Replies: 44
Views: 1085

Anything above 75F is too hot to me. But I think it's cute that people think rain or overcast skies are "bad weather." Rain sucks the fun out of life; give me low 80s and low humidity like 95% of my summer has been Hot sun sucks the fun out of life, doubly so if it's humid. Give me rain o...
by Derian le Breton
Tue Jul 15, 2008 1:26 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: SCA Heraldry & Laurel Wreaths
Replies: 25
Views: 547

If you think registering names is dumb, you can always submit a blanket letter of permission to conflict. I did. I don't really care if there are other "Derian le Breton"s out there.

http://heraldry.sca.org/laurel/admin.html#APPENDIX_D

-Donasian.
by Derian le Breton
Tue Jul 15, 2008 1:23 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: SCA Heraldry & Laurel Wreaths
Replies: 25
Views: 547

Erm, all SCA level heraldic commentary is done online now (via <A HREF="http://oscar.sca.org/">oscar</A>.) You can track your submission online. Several kingdoms use the same software for their internal commentary. True, people cannot yet upload their submissions without doing the paper forms, but a...
by Derian le Breton
Tue Jul 15, 2008 1:17 pm
Forum: Armour - I want to be a...
Topic: I WTB an early 14th century French skilled tradesman
Replies: 1
Views: 366

I WTB an early 14th century French skilled tradesman. General information is fantastic, but here are the specific details I'm considering: Time: 1320 Location: Brittany and Paris Trades: Moneyer, silversmith, goldsmith. And the questions: Attire? Equipment? Theodosius's book is great, but 200 years ...
by Derian le Breton
Tue Jul 15, 2008 10:04 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: A cool gambeson?
Replies: 44
Views: 1085

Murdock wrote:And it's cute that folks think the "80's" are hot. :P
hhehehehe


Anything above 75F is too hot to me.

But I think it's cute that people think rain or overcast skies are "bad weather." ;)

-Donasian.
by Derian le Breton
Tue Jul 15, 2008 9:48 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Germany - Dark Ages to Medieval
Replies: 10
Views: 368

The Oxford Illustrated History of the Middle Ages is a good, approachable general text too. :D

-Donasian.
by Derian le Breton
Mon Jul 14, 2008 7:14 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Germany - Dark Ages to Medieval
Replies: 10
Views: 368

The Osprey books, although not without their problems, are a decent very high level place to start. Just don't take anything they say as truth.

-Donasian.
by Derian le Breton
Sun Jul 13, 2008 6:58 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Spectacles
Replies: 25
Views: 537

They give you Valium. You wont care. Really.

-Donasian.
by Derian le Breton
Fri Jul 11, 2008 2:44 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Crossroads in Time 2008 Event Report
Replies: 59
Views: 2968

Russ Mitchell wrote:Sadly, it's NOT like riding a bicycle.)


I've found the same thing. I used to teach archery classes at summer camps when I was in high school, and was a pretty decent shot. Fast forward five years to my first Pennsic, and I could barely hit the target!

-Donasian.
by Derian le Breton
Fri Jul 11, 2008 2:35 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Crossroads in Time 2008 Event Report
Replies: 59
Views: 2968

Donasian, yeah, the stump is as big as I can transport. It is a bit of a hassle for long sessions, but I have a strong back. You could do a taller, skinnier stump, or use a bolster for the additional height, but yeah. I'm a bit paranoid about potential back problems, since my father has had <i>four...
by Derian le Breton
Thu Jul 10, 2008 10:45 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Making an Elizabethan Jack of Plates
Replies: 34
Views: 1364

Sean's a super great guy. He's done lots of very nice work, including lots of pewter stuff (see http://pewterersguild.org)

-Donasian.

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